A major criminal network operating in Rio Grande do Norte has been formally charged by state prosecutors. The Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte (MPRN) filed an indictment against 25 people identified as the leadership of the 'Sindicato do Crime do RN' faction, along with a lawyer accused of being part of the organized crime group.
The indictment was accepted by the Justice system, officially making the investigated individuals defendants in a criminal case. They face charges including armed criminal organization, association for drug trafficking, illegal arms dealing, and money laundering.
This legal action stems from 'Operation Treme Tudo,' a large-scale police effort launched in December of the previous year. The operation's goal was to dismantle the armed cells of the faction, executing warrants across multiple states including Rio Grande do Norte, Pernambuco, Alagoas, and Rondônia.
According to the MPRN's findings, the criminal organization operated with a sophisticated and hierarchical structure. The group had a clear division of labor, with distinct roles assigned to its members.
The structure included top-level leadership, dedicated financial operators, and individuals responsible for revenue collection. Other members were specifically tasked with managing drug trafficking operations, while another group handled communications, maintaining contact between imprisoned leaders and members who were free.
The investigation revealed the organization's extensive reach and operational complexity, highlighting its attempts to function like a corporate entity with specialized departments. The involvement of a lawyer in the alleged criminal structure points to efforts to exploit legal channels.
The successful indictment marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to combat organized crime in the region. The case will now proceed through the judicial system as the defendants face trial on the serious charges laid out by the prosecution.
Based on reporting from g1.